Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Meaning what?" asked Fred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the act of departing

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

a small worthless amount

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "Meaning what?" asked Fred.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

move hurridly

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the upper part of anything

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Meaning what?" asked Fred.

at the time that

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Apparently they were going along at top speed and without cause for further concern.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Nevertheless there was a worried look on Jack's face, and this was something unusual.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FUEL FROM A TANKER "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, "I think you'll have to get busy."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Busy with your own suggestion of some time back," Jack responded.